HCLTech has been named an official launch partner for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud (ESC), a new independent cloud infrastructure launched in Brandenburg, Germany, aimed at meeting Europe’s data sovereignty requirements.
The AWS European Sovereign Cloud is designed to provide a fully independent, EU-based infrastructure with strong technical and legal safeguards. It enables organisations to maintain strict control over data residency and operations while complying with regional regulatory frameworks.
As a launch partner, HCLTech will support clients in meeting stringent EU requirements related to operational autonomy and data security, helping them modernise critical systems with speed and agility.
The company was selected for its expertise in managing complex, regulated workloads across Europe, along with its capabilities in governed cloud environments and strong alignment with AWS. As a Premier Tier Services Partner, HCLTech brings extensive experience across security, networking, cloud resilience, high-performance computing, managed services, and GenAI.
Prabhakar Appana, SVP and Global Head of AWS Business Unit at HCLTech, said the partnership will enable European organisations to adopt cloud innovation while ensuring sovereignty, control, and continuity in their digital transformation journey.